March Hits & Misses (a recap)

Well March is in the books and it was a bit of a slump vs. previous months in terms of my blog readership. I’m not sure if January and February were unusually good, or if March was unusually poor, but for March I was down in views by more than half vs. February.

Here is a recap of the top three posts and the worst performer (based on number of views) for March.

No. 1: Monty’s Never Have I Ever (2-part series)

The Stats: 35 views for top post (70+ views for all posts in the series)

The Gist: This was my first foray into running a blog quiz and as the name says it was based on the ‘never have I ever game’. In reality it was just an excuse for me to give away one of my books (and clock in a sale), but what’s wrong with that?

The Take-away: This was fun! Some of the responses from the participating players really made me laugh. AND you got to learn a whole lot more about the weird things I’ve done in my life all for a dollar. If you missed it, it’s worth a read.

No. 2: The Silver Lining (2-part series)

The Stats: 19 views for top post (28 views for all posts in the series)

The Gist: I introduced a new poem format and invited others to give it a try (and tried myself).

The Take-away: I really like the idea behind this forum. It was a bit disappointing to not have any takers to join in, but the silver lining poem I wrote was really powerful to me and I’m going to keep this form in my repertoire moving forward.

No. 3: #AtoZ Challenge Theme Reveal

The Stats: 21 views

The Gist: This post introduced the theme for April’s #AtoZChallenge which is “Seriously Silly Poetry”.

The Take-Away: This is my first year taking part of this challenge and I’m really excited by the theme. I’m hoping that the challenge aspect may bring in some new readers (and introduce me to some new cool blogs). The first post is now up here!

The Flop: The Long March Ends

The Stats: 5 views (and I think one of them might have been mine)

The Gist: A brilliant title (apparently wasted).

The Take-away: Ouch. I really thought this title had a hook. Oh well.

Be well,

Monty

• Joseph’s Star: A Love Story
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Joseph’s Star: A Love Story”
• Golda: Woof!
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Golda: Woof!”
• Bryant: Polluted Waters
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Bryant: Polluted Waters”
• Coraline: 汕头 （Shantou）
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Coraline: 汕头 （Shantou）”
• Daisy Chain: Seeds of an Idea…
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Daisy Chain: Seeds of an Idea…”
• Emmett: Code Red
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Emmett: Code Red”
• Off-Broadway (a Paint Chip Poem)
  No Love For Fatties invites us to join in on her Paint Chip Poetry by creating our own poem inspired by the paint chip colorsContinue reading “Off-Broadway (a Paint Chip Poem)”
• Laurette: A Garden Query
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Laurette: A Garden Query”
• More Thoughts from My Journal
  Saturday has arrived. It’s Mid-Autumn Festival or “moon-cake” holiday here. I slept through the moon’s rise and fall last night, but I’ve seen some beautifulContinue reading “More Thoughts from My Journal”
• Marianne: Viola’s Light
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Marianne: Viola’s Light”
• Thoughts from My Journal
  I’m feeling a bit low today. I want to write but I’m uninspired. So I sit with my fingers on the keyboard and type theContinue reading “Thoughts from My Journal”
• Ovi: A Poem Named Ovi
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Ovi: A Poem Named Ovi”
• The Donna: A Girl Named Donna
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “The Donna: A Girl Named Donna”
• Prairie Rose (a Paint Chip Poem)
  No Love For Fatties invites us to join in on her Paint Chip Poetry by creating our own poem inspired by the paint chip colorsContinue reading “Prairie Rose (a Paint Chip Poem)”
• Amanda’s Pinch: Dangerous Detours
  This poem is a part of the poetic ‘scavenger hunt’ designed by @murisopsis from A Different Perspective. This time the theme is Names, as inContinue reading “Amanda’s Pinch: Dangerous Detours”
• What’s in a Name?
  Today marks a new month and if not factually, at least emotionally, the start of Autumn for me. On this morning’s eve, I was happyContinue reading “What’s in a Name?”
• A Perfect Morning
  A cool breeze under mostly clear skies. Home brewed iced coffee. Black and bold.Sitting in the garden watching commuters go by…But I’ve still got time.Continue reading “A Perfect Morning”
• Seeking Autumn
  A few images inspired by the temperatures finally cooling and catching a glimpse of Autumn on the horizon. Be well, Monty
• “From Here” – New Book Release
  From Here is a collection of poems that have been inspired by poetry, the poetry of others as well as the poetry of my life.Continue reading ““From Here” – New Book Release”
• The Orchard on Putney Hill Road
  The road home from school passed by an orchard;A fence protected the harvest from our thieving hands;But there were several old apple trees that reachedContinue reading “The Orchard on Putney Hill Road”
• a prayer
  A golden shovel poem/prayer. Under the harvest moon, When the soft silver Drips shimmering Over the garden nights,Death, the grey mocker,Comes and whispers to youAsContinue reading “a prayer”
• I’ve No Words
  I’ve no words ugly enough.I open my mouth and silence spews out.I write wildly upon the page in blank scrawls.A supposed writer, poet even, yetContinue reading “I’ve No Words”
• Believe
  The following found patterns were all generated from “believe”. Perhaps the diversity of results is part of the answer? Be well, Monty
• The Captain (‘s Quiz) is Back!
  Paul, over at the Captain’s Speech has been hosting the preeminent blogging quiz awhile now but was on a mini-hiatus. When I saw his postContinue reading “The Captain (‘s Quiz) is Back!”
• The Night Cricket
  ‘the night cricket’s humble prayer‘ “Doesn’t Every Poet Write a Poem About Unrequited Love” by Mary Oliver What is the night cricket praying so incessantlyContinue reading “The Night Cricket”
• It’s Time to Stand
  Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed. “It Was Early” by Mary Oliver It’s Time to Stand ‘Sometimes I needContinue reading “It’s Time to Stand”
• This Night
  This started off as a Golden Shovel using Mary Oliver’s beautiful poem entitled “This Morning”, but morphed into something different yet still very much inspiredContinue reading “This Night”
• A Patch of Peace
  A golden shovel poem. The sun has drunk the dew that lay upon the morning grass “Summer Wind” by William Cullen Bryant A Patch ofContinue reading “A Patch of Peace”
• Patterns in the Round
  Be well, Monty
• The Wanna-Believer
  Today I pray for the first time,As a wanna-believer,For a taste of life’s colorful palette;To feel your love, your acceptance;To accept that I’m worthy ofContinue reading “The Wanna-Believer”
• The Heretic (an essay of sorts)
  For the most part, I don’t give a shit about results anymore. I know, I’m a heretic. Especially at work where the mantra is all’sContinue reading “The Heretic (an essay of sorts)”